Overview

• Kickoff is Sunday at 12:00 p.m. CDT at NRG Stadium, with both teams entering 0-3.
• Analysts from ESPN, CBS, USA TODAY and Sporting News largely picked Houston to win, reflecting a strong expert consensus.
• BetMGM lists Houston as a 7-point favorite, matching the spread reported earlier in the week.
• The key matchup highlights Houston’s pass rush against a battered Tennessee line after the Titans allowed an NFL-high 15 sacks and the Texans logged nine led by Will Anderson Jr.
• Tennessee could get RG Kevin Zeitler back while RT JC Latham is likely out again, Houston CB Derek Stingley Jr. is dealing with an oblique issue, and the Titans shift play-calling to QB coach Bo Hardegree for rookie Cam Ward.